• Plans, organizes, and administers all elements of the City's comprehensive housing program.
• Remains informed of sources of best practices and funding sources and directs efforts to compete for funds.
• Remains apprised of housing needs of all elements of the community.
• Serves as the advocate of affordable housing programs in the community and in local government and integrates affordable housing programs into the City's urban planning process.
• Plans, organizes, and administers efforts associated with the City's Right to Counsel, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and Central City Economic Development District programs.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelors degree in public or business administration, law, finance/accounting, public affairs/policy, urban planning, public health, or human services and 5 (OR an accredited Master's degre in the mentioned fields and 3) years of experience working on federal or local housing services and programs; community or economic development; real estate; or human/social services programs with 2 years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience. Preference given for experience in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) or Federal Program experience.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the Citys Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during wartime and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code 4211).